Skylights have the effect of taking in light and convection of air. (Illustration) As an indispensable space for a modern townhouse, the skylight has the effect of bringing in light and convection air. In addition, the area of ​​​​the skylight is also an ideal place to decorate the small landscape, helping the homeowner add more beauty to the house. Forest miniatures Trees are always the optimal choice when decorating skylights. Planting trees in this area is very easy to rot because of weather conditions, so homeowners should choose plants that are easy to live, do not take much care. To make the green landscape more natural, homeowners can combine it with stones, gravel or other garden decoration materials. If the small landscape design in the skylight is a tree population, the trees should be arranged into three floors. (Illustration) Trees should be arranged according to the principle of three tree layers. Large tree used to create a common theme. The second tier are plants that are shorter and thinner than the host plant. The bottom layer is the trees as the background, the shape needs to be smaller and thinner. When creating forest miniatures at skylights, homeowners should pay attention to the contrasting relationship between trees, such as between sparse and dense; between focused and discrete; between big and small; between host and guest; between competing and yielding… to create a natural tree population. Contrasting relationships between trees in the population should be noted. (Illustration) There are differences in morphology, living conditions as well as care among varieties, so if you want to be effective when designing forest miniatures, homeowners should plant trees of the same species. Small scene of cactus On the market today there are many types of cacti such as grandfather cactus, rabbit ear cactus, dragon fruit cactus, fox tail cactus, melon cactus… each type has its own characteristics in shape, color and flower . The cactus in the skylight is usually designed in the style of a flower bed. (Illustration) Cactus flowers in a very diverse cycle that no other ornamental plant has. Ornamental cacti are selectively bred and tamed for a long time. The appeal of cacti is easy to graft, rich in shape. Small landscape cactus in skylights are often designed as flower beds, depending on the size of the skylight, choose the appropriate number of plants. The front row chooses small plants or creeping plants. In the back, choose taller trees, not necessarily in rows. Sometimes a tall cactus is enough to make a fancy miniature. (Illustration) No need to arrange much, sometimes a tall cactus standing alone also makes a fancy miniature. Note when choosing cacti for beauty, homeowners should use light-colored bricks in the skylight area. Small rock scene Stone miniatures are a very popular style of skylight decoration in Western countries, especially with large-area villas. Natural stones, artificial stones are arranged alternately with plants that will create vivid miniatures. Stone miniatures are very popular in Western countries. (Illustration) When designing a rock landscape, homeowners can combine waterfall decoration with vines, ferns or flowers. With the shape of a small stream, it is possible to combine aquatic plants such as reeds, reeds, water bamboos. To create natural beauty, you should choose rocks with rough surfaces, rough edges, and more valuable moss or lichen. Note that one stone must be used and when stacked, it must be shaped like a natural joint. Small rock landscape combining waterfall, vines. (Illustration) In case the space is not large enough, where it is not suitable to arrange a rock garden, a stone wall as a background for climbing plants is a suitable idea. Note when choosing stone materials, such as display stones, you should choose pebbles, granite, slate…, planter stones that use permeable stone. Stone shape also depends on the function, such as stone for wall or embankment should choose rectangular block stone; waterfall stone used flat type (to create water shelf) combined with cobblestone for stream wall; block stones for stream banks; stone for bridge should use block stone to build foundation. Ceramic miniatures In interior decoration and especially at skylights, ceramic miniatures have created a new and attractive style when bringing an idyllic beauty, rough but bearing the breath of the village. There are many types of ceramics commonly used for display such as ceramic paintings, vases, decorative motifs, etc. The ceramic vase itself is a work of art. (Illustration) Ceramic vases are inherently works of art. Long-necked vases, tall tubular vases, “big belly with tight mouth” vases, combined with other materials such as silk, beads, rattan. If you know how to coordinate with plants, the decorative value of pottery will be higher. Choosing ceramic surface material depends on the design style of the house. With a modern and youthful home style, it is advisable to decorate ceramic vases in a disruptive style, with hot colors and strange shapes. The jars and jars are suitable for traditional tropical style houses. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

Normally, the green landscape in the skylight area will be designed with three floors of trees. The arrangement of these tree floors will help the miniatures look more natural. When choosing to plant a population of trees in a skylight, homeowners should use the contrasting relationship between the trees. (Illustration) However, homeowners need to apply the law of change to handle a series of contrasting relationships of tree populations such as: between sparse and dense, between concentrated and discrete, between large and small trees, between paintings. win and give in… Depending on the area of ​​the skylight, arrange the number of trees so that it is just enough, easy to move for care and hygiene. The skylight has a large area, so only the soil should be left in the planting area, the rest can be paved with stones or gravel. This layout both brings natural beauty and is easy to care for the tree. Planting bonsai in the skylight should design three floors of trees. (Illustration) Here are some plants that are suitable for planting in skylights: Plants grown in skylights today are very diverse in shape and color. With the main trees with a height of 1m – 2.5m, the homeowner can choose the mountain fortune tree, Hawaiian areca, honeysuckle, great rich man, Kim Thien, Japanese bamboo, honeysuckle… The beautiful betel nut trees can also be grown in the lower floors such as betel nut youth, betel nut king, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, betel nut, etc. King betel nut is one of the suitable plants to grow in the skylight. (Illustration) Shrubs that can be planted in the skylights such as five houseplants, ten thousand Thien Thanh, small brooch, clover, millennium sui. The flowers are less abundant but can still be grown like Italian orchids or anthuriums. Hawaiian areca is a type of ornamental plant that easily blends in with the indoor environment and has the ability to absorb chemical toxins. Due to the high water requirements for growth, Hawaiian areca needs to be watered evenly, so the soil should not be too dry. Hawaiian areca is a popular houseplant because it has the ability to absorb toxins. (Illustration) In addition to flowers, many homeowners choose to plant trees with beautiful leaves, such as ten thousand thousand thousand. The advantage of this plant is that it has a long time to enjoy, rich in styles and colors, and requires little care. As a tropical plant, the ten thousand swan prefers a warm, humid and semi-shady environment. This is a plant that cannot tolerate cold, living in an environment of not less than 15 degrees Celsius. Avoid planting ten thousand thousand thousand in drafty places. With beautiful leaves and little care, thousands of Thien Thanh are suitable for planting in skylights. (Illustration) Phat Loc tree (another name is lucky bamboo) is also a suitable plant and meets the needs of every homeowner. The fortune tree is widely used in interior decoration, meaning to bring good luck and fortune to the family. The advantage of the plant is that it is easy to grow and will take care of. The plant lives in a humid environment, so just pay attention to watering enough. Avoid planting the plant in hot, direct sunlight. In addition to the advantages of being easy to grow and easy to care for, the fortune tree also has the meaning of bringing good luck and fortune. (Illustration) As a plant that not only eliminates toxic gases and regulates the temperature at the place of planting, Japanese bamboo also has feng shui meanings. This is a plant that likes shade and moderate humidity, very suitable for planting in skylights. Shade-loving and easy to grow, Japanese bamboo is suitable for planting in skylights. (Illustration) According to feng shui, Japanese bamboo is a plant with high yin, so it is suitable for planting where there is a lot of yang. Those are places with a lot of people passing or at the location of stairs up and down. Phuong Anh (synthetic)

The house is in the form of a townhouse located in a new residential area in Nha Be district, Ho Chi Minh City. According to the planning, the house plots must be built in accordance with the regulations on the scale and height of the floors. However, the project still has its own features thanks to the facade covering, which protects the sun and creates a certain privacy. The 4-storey building is designed for a family of 3 generations. Accordingly, the first floor is the garage, living room and kitchen. To enhance the connection of family members, the house is designed with a private viewpoint but expands and connects common spaces in the house. An interesting solution in the living room: The TV shelf is not close to the wall as usual, but is pulled close to the sofa, so as not to be too far. The space behind is designed to be a play place for children; and also the traffic going down the stairs does not cut through the sofa-TV area if someone is watching. The staircase is located in the middle of the house, nestled to the side to expand the connecting space. Next to the stairs is a sky well for light and ventilation. This is also a place for a dining table, next to a green tree under the sky. The kitchen area is located at the back of the house, designed with a compact bar to create a certain discreetness. Behind the kitchen is a green yard and also a place to relax. Thanks to the interconnection of space and large glass walls, the view on the first floor is extended, throughout the depth of the house; easy to observe and connect in daily life. The second floor is for the bedrooms of the grandparents and the study, work and common room. The skylight acts as the nucleus connecting space. The roads are used to create a spacious common ground for children to play. “Sacrifice” a quite large area to make a well, but thanks to that the house is always bright, airy and wide open. Above the sky well is the glass roof and ventilation holes, so the house is always filled with sunshine and wind. The “holes” in the floor of the skylight are not the same, but variations with beveled cuts creating interesting perspectives. The third floor is the bedroom of parents and children. All bedrooms in the house have two open sides. One side facing the front or back of the house, the other side facing the well. The third floor is the bedroom of parents and children. All bedrooms in the house have two open sides. One side facing the front or back of the house, the other side facing the sky well./.